Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

psychological suffering

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

a long fixed look

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

the force of workers available

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

a particular point in time

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

and nothing more

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

above and across; more than

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The sun was present.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

a male human offspring

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

not in physical motion

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

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From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

so thin as to transmit light

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.

a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading UNDER-CURRENTS June was drawing to an end, and the days, though still free from rain, grew less and less bright.

superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

at the time that

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A thin veil of greyish vapour, which never became thick enough or sank low enough to resolve itself into definite clouds, offered a perpetual hindrance to the shining of the sun.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Its influence was felt in the warmth of the air; but when it became visible, it was only in the form of a large misty disc, at which the weakest eyes might gaze without distress or discomfort.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On a certain evening when this vaporous obscurity made it impossible to ascertain the exact moment of the sun’s descent and when it might be said that afternoon became twilight before men or cattle realized that the day was over, Mr. Wone was assisting his son Philip in planting geraniums in his back garden.